Range Calculator

Find the Range of Your Data Set

Enter your numbers separated by commas to calculate the range.

Please enter valid numbers separated by commas.

How to Calculate Range

The range is a simple measure of spread in statistics. It gives us an idea of how widely dispersed the data points are in a dataset.

Range Formula

The formula for calculating the range is:

\[Range = Maximum Value - Minimum Value\]

Where:

  • Maximum Value is the largest number in the dataset
  • Minimum Value is the smallest number in the dataset

Calculation Steps

  1. Identify the largest number (maximum value) in the dataset.
  2. Identify the smallest number (minimum value) in the dataset.
  3. Subtract the minimum value from the maximum value.

Example

Let's calculate the range for the dataset: 2, 5, 8, 12, 15, 18

  1. Maximum Value = 18
  2. Minimum Value = 2
  3. Range = Maximum Value - Minimum Value
    Range = 18 - 2 = 16

Visual Representation

Range Visualization Data Range 2 18 Range: 16

This diagram illustrates the range of our example dataset. The blue dots represent the minimum (2) and maximum (18) values, and the blue line shows the range (16) between these two points.

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